Let’s get serious now, about game-day food.
Sausage-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
1-pound mild, or hot Italian sausage
16-24 slices bacon
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup chives, finely diced
1-pound jalapeños, sliced in half, lengthwise and de-seeded (about 15 peppers)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, break up the sausage and cook until browned. Drain the fat from the sausage completely.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sausage, cream cheese, and shredded cheeses.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of the amount into each of the jalapeño’s halves.
Garnish the top of each pepper with a pinch of chives
Wrap each jalapeno with a strip of bacon, trimming off any excess to use for another pepper.
Place on the rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.